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Departments of Basic Medical Sciences Seminar

Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

475 N. 5th Street
Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building (BSPB), E113 Classroom
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

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A weekly lecture series covering diverse topics in the biomedical sciences

Presenter

Anita Koshy, MD

Anita Koshy, MD
                                                                 Associate Professor                                                                 
Dept. of Neurology and Dept. of Immunobiology
BIO5 Institute
Affiliate, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute
University of Arizona, Tucson 

Seminar Title

  • Toxoplasma gondii persistence: a balancing act between neurons and parasites

Objectives

  1. Define the major clinical manifestations of Toxoplasma gondii
  2. Identify the capabilities of neurons to mount cytokine induced anti-parasitic defenses
  3. Understand how Toxoplasma gondii encystment in neurons is host adaptive

BMS Faculty Hosts

  • Amelia Gallitano, MD, PhD

For additional information, please contact Lisa Dunk, 602-827-2188. This seminar is hybrid and will be hosted both via Zoom and in person in the BSPB, E113 classroom.

CME credit provided by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.